England
- Analysis
- World War II
As war again rages in Europe, VE Day reminds us all what’s at stake
Eighty years on, the story of Australia’s Stanley Bruce, Winston Churchill and Victory in Europe Day remains strikingly relevant.
- Rob Harris
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Video shows felling of Sycamore Gap tree
A British court has been shown footage of a person with a chainsaw cutting down a Sycamore Gap tree near Hadrian's Wall.
The moment the 150-year-old Sycamore Gap tree was chainsawed down
As a blade buzzes loudly, the majestic tree’s final moments can be seen in footage showing a person chopping it down and toppling it onto the ancient Hadrian’s Wall.
- Brian Melley
Prince Harry makes secret visit to Ukraine
The duke’s visit, to an area that is a frequent target of Russian missiles, was not announced until after he had returned to the US.
- Connor Stringer, Timothy Sigsworth and India McTaggart
- Analysis
- Russia-Ukraine war
Europe has been blindsided by Trump on Ukraine. Wasn’t it listening?
The confused messages from Donald Trump’s administration have caught leaders flat-footed – as if they hadn’t been paying attention during the past 12 months.
- Rob Harris
2000-year-old basilica found in London office basement
Archaeologists at the site of a planned 32-storey office tower have unearthed the remains of a thriving Roman town centre at the heart of old Londinium.
- Jill Lawless
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- Airport reviews
The small London airport that puts the others to shame
A departure point for easyJet to Europe, London Southend is growing rapidly, taking pressure off other London airports that are fast approaching capacity.
- Catherine Marshall
Shoplifting suspect in wheelchair evades police chase
Officers twice tried to block her motorised chair during the chase in Sheffield, England, to force it to a halt. But the suspect escaped both times.
- Timothy Sigsworth
World of photos, December 20, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
Timeless elegance: Britain’s new ‘ludicrously luxurious’ train
The Britannic Explorer – due to be launched in July 2025 – is a luxury hotel on wheels that will travel through some of the UK’s most magnificent landscapes.
- Anthony Lambert
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